This means Son Heung-min will be jumping for joy! The supercomputer predicted: "Tottenham survives on the brink at 17th place; West Ham faces relegation and ruin."

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A prediction has emerged that Son Heung-min's (34, LAFC) former club, Tottenham, will survive in the English Premier League (EPL) after a fierce battle for the relegation zone.

The UK's "The Sun" reported on the 4th that "according to the supercomputer of statistical media 'Opta', which predicted the final EPL standings for this season, London rivals Tottenham will survive while West Ham will be relegated."

According to the supercomputer, Tottenham will record 17th place with a 58.77% probability, narrowly avoiding relegation. In contrast, 18th-place West Ham will drop to the Championship (second division) along with Wolverhampton and Burnley with a 76.77% probability.

The fates of the two teams were divided by the remaining fixtures. Tottenham, gaining momentum with a recent victory over Aston Villa, will face Leeds United (home), Chelsea (away), and Everton (home) in succession. This is a relatively manageable schedule. In contrast, West Ham will face a series of difficult opponents, including top-ranked Arsenal (home), Newcastle (away), and Leeds (home).

The EPL championship trophy is expected to be claimed by Arsenal. The supercomputer predicted Arsenal's championship probability at 79.85% and Manchester City's at 20.15%.

The media stated, "Although there is a possibility that the champion could be decided by goal difference as in 2012 because Manchester City has two fewer games played, the statistics confirmed that Arsenal will reach the summit for the first time since their unbeaten championship in 2004."

The standings for the upper tier have also taken shape. Manchester United, which recently defeated Liverpool 3-2, is projected to take 3rd place (94.75%), while Liverpool, managed by Arne Slot, will occupy 4th place (59.01%). The final spot for UEFA Champions League (UCL) qualification, 5th place, is likely to go to Aston Villa (58.67%).

Bournemouth (29%) and Brighton (23.57%) are expected to qualify for the Europa League (UEL). Brentford is projected to finish 8th with a 21.25% probability, marking the first time in the club's history they will participate in a European competition (Conference League). In contrast, Chelsea is expected to remain in 9th place (15.92%) and will not step onto the European stage next season.

In the lower-mid table, Everton is projected to finish 10th. Fulham, Sunderland, Newcastle, Leeds (26.33%), and Crystal Palace are expected to occupy positions 11 through 15. Leeds has already significantly widened the gap with the relegation zone, securing their survival, while Nottingham Forest is predicted to succeed in staying in the first division at 16th place (45.34%).

Meanwhile, Tottenham secured a 2-1 victory in an away match against Aston Villa at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, on the 4th in the 35th round of the 2025-2026 EPL season, thanks to consecutive goals from Conor Gallagher and Richarlison. With three additional points, Tottenham finished with 9 wins, 10 draws, and 16 losses (37 points), finally escaping the relegation zone and achieving the feat of jumping to 17th place.

Although the battle for survival continues with just a one-point gap against 18th-place West Ham United (36 points), and three regular league matches remain, so there is no room for complacency yet. However, it is encouraging that they have climbed to 17th place, the final survival line, with two consecutive recent victories.

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